Strain Japan R-16 Mission Statement

"It is the mission of the Strain-Japan R-16 School District
to provide a sound basic educational opportunity for each student,
and to help every student become a successful learner."

Welcome Back Letter 
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​Strain-Japan R-XVI Re-entry Plan



Current Opening:
​2020-2021 Job Openings:
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute teachers.
  • The Strain-Japan School is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers.   
Applications can be found under the "Faculty and Staff" tab, Employment Applications, and can be emailed to 
, mrsvandegriffe@strainjapan.comor apply at moteachingjobs.com.
The school has a K-8 population of approximately 60 students and runs a shortened calendar.
Strain-Japan School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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-Information Center-
​Strain Japan R16 School District is proud to announce and welcome Mrs. Kathy Vandegriffe as the new Superintendent/Principal.  We are excited because she brings lots of experience and dedication.  As an Administrative Intern for many years, she had many responsibilities that included but not limited to MAP coordinator, 504 Coordinator, chairman of the PDC, NEE Administrator training, coordinating evaluation procedures, SPED Director, Athletic Director, and is a Professional School Counselor.  
Mrs. Vandegriffe received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeast Missouri State University. She received a Master of School Counseling, Master of Educational Administration, and Specialist in Education from Missouri Baptist University. Kathy started her career in education as a FACS teacher at Union Middle School and then worked at Franklin County R-II School for the last 19 years. "My heart is in small schools. I attended a small K-8 as a student and have spent most of my career in a small school. Schools like Strain Japan are the backbone of our small rural communities and they should be honored and cherished” … "I have to say I am over the moon about this. I could not have found a more perfect school to be a part of! I look forward to getting to know everyone in the community and officially getting started." Mrs. Vandergriffe said.
 Kathy has been married to her husband, Kevin for 20 years. They have three daughters; Ava is 16 and is a junior in high school, Ella is 13 and is in the eighth grade, and Iris is 12 and is in the seventh grade. Ella and Iris will be joining the Strain Japan family in the fall!
  We are confident, that she will be a valued asset to our school and guide us with the continued success of Strain Japan!

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Important Dates
Open House-August 20, 2020
​First Day-August 25, 2020

Reminders

​Virtual Courses - Eligible students may enroll in virtual courses offered through the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP).  The district will accept all grades and credits earned through district-sponsored virtual instruction and MOCAP.  Students taking courses virtually are subject to district policies, procedures and rules applicable to students enrolled in traditional courses including, but not limited to, the district's discipline code and prohibitions on academic dishonesty discrimination, harassment, bullying and cyber bullying. Refer to Policy IGCD for more information.
    
New*** Certified/Non-Certified Applications for Employment are now available under the "Faculty and Staff" tab above.

Foster Care Point of Contact
Homeless and Immigrant Liaison 
Kathy Vandegriffe (573) 627-3243 - mrsvandegriffe@strainjapan.com